Timothy Michael Murphy

Timothy Michael Murphy, 57, Shawnee, Kansas, passed away peacefully January 6, 2012, in the comfort of his home and presence of his loving wife Phyllis.

Tim was born October 6, 1954, in Ft. Benning, Georgia, son of Col. (Ret) James K. and Ellen S. Murphy. He graduated from Immaculata High School in Leavenworth, Kansas, in 1972 and Pittsburg State University in 1978. He completed a Master's degree at Pittsburg State University in 1982. He spent nearly his entire working career as a Parks and Recreation professional, the last 15 years with Merriam Parks and Recreation.

Tim was a dedicated husband and father to his son Ian (11). He was active in city league sports, scouting and family life.

In addition to his wife and son, Tim is survived by his father, James K. Murphy, Lawrence; uncle, Rev. Harold B. Murphy, Chicago, Illinois; brothers, Jim Murphy, Topeka, Kansas, Ken Murphy, Alexandria, Virginia, and Sean Murphy, Leavenworth, Kansas; sisters: Sheila Murphy, Lawrence, Kansas and Katie Holmes, Lansing, Kansas; and 24 nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at Kaw Prairie Community Church, 9421 Meadow View, Lenexa, Kansas (K-7 and Prairie Star Parkway) 66227. Lunch will be served following the service.

Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made in Tim's memory to:

3 & 2 Baseball Club of Johnson County's Scholarship Fund

P. O. Box 14011

Lenexa, Kansas 66285

or

Kaw Prairie Community Church.

9421 Meadow View

Lenexa, Kansas 66227